The vehicle drifted onto the center median area before suddenly swerving back across both northbound lanes. It then overturned onto the off ramp lane leading to Route 20, according to the CHP.

The vehicle then rolled off of the east edge of the freeway and struck a light pole in the shoulder area of I-5. All three occupants were reportedly ejected in the crash, and the vehicle came to rest upside down on top of the downed pole.

“Seat belt usage by occupants would have greatly reduced the severity of their injuries,” a CHP report states.

The report also states that Jones had a blood alcohol level of .05, and that authorities found an open container of alcohol and a loaded 7 mm hunting rifle in the vehicle. According to Sgt. Steve Mills, Jones has been charged with alcohol and weapons-related charges.

“Both are ticket offenses,” Mills said, adding that the driver cannot be put in jail for either. However, Mills said a judge will probably impose a monetary penalty.

Jones was transported by ground ambulance to Colusa Regional Medical Center, while Stow and Hunt were transported by helicopter to Enloe Medical Center and University of California Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento and Enloe Medical Center in Chico, respectively. Conditions were not available for Jones and Hunt Saturday, but Stow has reportedly been discharged from the hospital. The CHP report describes the victims” injuries as “moderate.”